nosebleed

American  

[nohz-bleed] / ˈnoʊzˌblid /

noun

1. bleeding bleed from the nose.

2. red trillium.

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nosebleed British  

/ ˈnəʊzˌbliːd /

noun

1. Technical name: epistaxis.  bleeding from the nose, as the result of injury, etc

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Etymology

Origin of nosebleed

1400–50 as plant name; 1850–55 nosebleed for def. 1; late Middle English; nose, bleed

Example Sentences

Tien broke immediately to signal his intent, but his momentum was interrupted when he needed treatment for a nosebleed.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

That has already reached nosebleed levels but isn’t yet showing any signs of slumping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

In 1999, internet stocks traded at nosebleed valuations.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

"If you had a nosebleed and stood over the sink… you know that a little bit of colour goes a long way."

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

But the next time it was on the lunch menu, Charlie was stuck in the nurse’s room with a nosebleed and didn’t get to try it.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson